Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Nairi (Part 4)

My arm felt heavy. I was vaguely aware of someone dabbing me with a wet rag.
My throat felt dry. I didn't know who was tending to me but I really needed
some water. "W-water," I managed to say in a hoarse whisper.What is wrong with me? Why do I feel so heavy and tired? I had no
idea when these questions would be answered, but right now all I wanted was
something to drink. Then I felt something touch my lips and relief washed over
me, my throat no longer dry.
Now that my throat was wet and I could think straight, I remembered what
happened. All of it. Being attacked by the dragon men, Adonis coming to rescue
me, and the sight of him filled with so much rage.Was it because they attacked me? I wondered It couldn't have been.
He wouldn't have been that mad just because I was hurt. That reminded me of
the wound in my shoulder. My eyes opened as my body shot up, sending a jolt of
pain through my shoulder. It was purplish blue and swollen with big bumps all
over it. "Ew, Gross!" I yelled. Which made Anakis, who was on the
other side of the room, yelp in fright and drop the bowl of herbs she had been
mixing.
"Oh, I am sorry Anakis I didn't mean to scare you it's just," I
looked at my arm "Eww." I said gesturing towards it.
Anakis stared at me looking surprised and relieved. "You're
awake!" She yelled.
She didn't even bother to pick up the herbs she had dropped and came over to
me and started looking me over. She just stared at me for the longest time, but
then she sighed and hugged me,being careful to avoid my arm."I am so glad
you are okay. You have been asleep for the longest time. I cannot even remember
how long it has been...maybe a week. Well it doesn’t matter. What matters is
you are awake." She smiled at me. "Are you in a lot of pain if so I
can make something that will sooth the pain?"
I shifted only a little bit of weight onto it and felt a prick of pain go
through my Body, but it wasn't enough that I should worry Anakis. As long as I
didn’t move to much "No I am fine." I gave her an encouraging smile.
"Okay, as long as you are alright." She smiled and walked back over
to her herbs. "Oh no." She looked slightly worried.
"What is it?"
"This mixture I was making had the last of my Moon Lilies.”
"Are they rare?"
"Oh, no." She laughed a little.
"Oh, then why is it a problem?"
"Well you see, they look very similar to another type of herb that is
poisonous."
"Oh, I'm sorry I caused you to drop it."
She smiled "It is okay Nairi. I should be able to easily tell them
apart. I have been handling herbs for a long time."
"Oh, okay." I smiled at her.
"Now," She said grabbing a basket."I will be back soon. You
should try to rest." And with that she left.

I wasn't there for more than a few minutes when a man came
in. "Ugh, I thought they would never leave,” A lanky blond man, which in
my opinion looked like the stupidest man on earth, flounced in.
"Oh quit your whining, Unum. At least we are in." Another tall man this time with
black hair, yelled, as he made his way into my room."Oh you are one to talk Due. You were at there fuming about how
no one ever left the room.""Fuming is different then whining.""I have to agree with Due. Fuming is different then
whining." Another man strolled into the room, he had shaggy brown hair and
had a small scar on his cheek."Oh you stay out of it ,Trois, this is between me and Due," said Unum."I think you should just quit all your arguing and just
get to work. Unless you want to make the boss mad." A man, taller
then the others, strode into the room. He had unruly red hair, and the way he
walked gave off the impression that he defiantly thought he was better then
everyone else."Yes sir." They all said at once."I'm terribly sorry, Ciphra.""You better be, Trois.""Um, excuse me." I said, I wanted to know who in
Incantevole these people were. "Who are you people and why are you in my
room?"I suddenly found four surprised eyes staring at me. "Oh yeah,
you." Unum said."Unum, you idiot,"Due said hitting him
in the back of the head."Sorry." He said, looking dejected."Well, Missy," Ciphra started walking towards me.
"We are are working for the king and are here to kidnap you."
At this words a million and one thoughts were running through my mind."Ciphra, why did you tell her? Now she is going to kill us
or something." Due said looking at Ciphra accusingly."Idiot, do you think I would tell her if I did not think
it wise. If you were closer you could see she is suffering from a terrible
injury and probably isn't strong enough to do anything." He said looking
like he was the smartest man in the world, which made me really hate him. But
he was right I couldn't attack them, I was too weak."Oh, sorry.""You better be." Ciphra said smugly. "So now to
business." He said gagging me then throwing me over his shoulder. I winced
because my arm felt like it was being ripped off the way he was letting it
dangle."Alright, to the castle." was the last thing I heard
before I blacked out from pain.

***********************************************I woke in a damp
dark place that smelled of mold and sweat. I moved and the pain was so great I
let out a whimper. "H-help." I managed to say."Sorry ,Girly,” A deep male
voice said through the darkness“'fraid you ain't gonna get much hep round 'ere. Da king don't really treat
his prisoners kindly. If ya know wat I mean." "Cohortis! Stop being mean to the prisoners, I am sure
they probably did nothing wrong. It is really barbaric to do this to these
people.""Hahaha, don't you be lettin da king 'ear you say
dat.""And if he does I could care in the least." The man
who had come in sighed.Why does he sound familiar?"Anyway, I was told there was a new prisoner that needed
food.""Oh yea she be in dis cell. careful she don't bite
ya." Cohortis laughed."That is not funny in the slightest." I heard the
cell door open."Blast, Cohortis I cannot see a thing in this dark place
get me a lamp so I can give the poor girl her food without spilling the hot
mess on her.""Oh, fine, here." It was suddenly so bright I
couldn't see a thing. But my ears were just fine. I heard the man gasp. "Cohortis," The man demanded. "Were did you find
this girl." "Well, I assumed she was kidnapped seein as da crew da
King usually sends to kidnap people dropped her off.""I will kill him! He broke his promise! He lied to me! He
promised he would harm none of them! The lying fool! He will pay for
this!" By now my vision had started to clear, and I really wondered why
this man was so mad. But my question was answered before I regained my sight."Nuvole, what is wrong. What has gotten into you." At
his name I let at a little gasp. I had now regained my sight and could see that
it was my brother. Older, but still him."N-no, you can't be." I put the one hand I could move
on my head and curled into a ball. "You died." I started to cry."Nairi, I-I'm sorry. I had to." I looked up at him.
His face was a mixture of rage, happiness, and sorrow. I saw tears streaming
down his face."W-why?""He said he would kill you, and everyone. I had to do what
he said. I am so, so sorry." I stared at his face for a long time then
hugged him tight."I forgive you." I said."Um, sorry to interrupt whateva dis is but um, uh.""Cohortis, I am afraid I cannot let you go tell the king
because I am going to take that joy for myself." With that Nuvole froze
the prison guard. "Don't worry," He smiled at me "He won't die,
he is just frozen. And I have to leave now." He let go of me." I have
some busness I need to attend to with King Felix. Listen,
if I do not come back to get you, rest assured I will do everything in my power to
get some help and come back, okay." He kissed me on the forehead.
"Don't worry. No matter what I won't let him separate us that long
again." And with that he left.I found him. He is alive! Nuvole is alive! But he left, what
if he doesn't come back? Shut up he will come back. He said he would, and I
believe him.I sat there and fell asleep with memories
of Nuvole and
my parents, and unlike most prisoners fell asleep with a smile.